Robin Freedman’s Rosh Hashanah Message for 2025
Robin Freedman shares her thoughts and inspiration for the new year.
As Rosh Hashanah is approaching, I have been thinking about the dinners, celebrations, and quality time that I will be spending with family and friends. However, once again, this year, there are families that will not be doing the same. Specifically, those families of the remaining hostages of Israel.
So many questions, I have … Why are these hostages still in captivity? Why did these innocent people get taken away from a life that they should be living? Why does war continue AND will it ever stop? The answers do not come easily – we can speak up, we can donate to causes that support victims and their families, and we can educate ourselves and others.
As I dip the apple in honey this year, I do so not only for a sweet year ahead but thinking about those I cannot be with and for the safe return of every hostage. May this New Year bring us all love, light, happiness and good health.
L’shanah Tova.
Robin Freedman is the Administrative Assistant for Atlanta Jewish Times.
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